UNI students participate in class discussions, engaging assignments, group collaborations, out-of-class activities, guest presentations and exciting projects. Although they employ a variety of formats, all UNI sections include these goals and topics at their core.
UNI Learning Goals
- Identify, locate and use reference sources and materials necessary for success in a higher education experience. [information literacy]
- Discuss real-life issues as informed, critical members of a group. [inquiry]
- Identify and apply academic strategies for analyzing, synthesizing and critically evaluating information from all courses. [critical thinking]
- Compose purposeful, reflective, written responses related to transitional issues. [thoughtful expression]
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of both the University Studies curriculum and UNCW's Honor code and their importance to academic well-being.
Select Topics in UNI
- Expectations in college vs. high school
- Critical thinking skills
- Strategic learning
- Time management
- UNCW resources and support services
- Health and wellness
- Stress management
- Motivation and goal setting
- Academic advising information
- Choosing a major and career
- Diversity and the college experience
- Leadership and citizenship
Common UNI Components
Faculty have flexibility in how they approach the UNI curriculum, but each section includes these components:
- Common syllabus
- Common textbook
- Common instructor resources
- Information literacy instructional session
- Academic advisor, common to all 25 students in each course section
- Major and career exploration session with Career Services
- Study abroad session with a representative from Office of International Programs
- Participation in events beyond the classroom
- Group project and individual paper
- Reflections
